Leslie, feeling emboldened by this update, turned to Ste.
“I know how the bracelet fell.
Are you going to deny what you did?”
Ste, unfazed, met Leslie’s usation with a calm, dismissive sneer.
Attempting to resolve the situation, the shop assistant suggested, “Perhaps both parties could share the cost of the damage.
”
Ste found the proposal ludicrous, especially given the circumstances and Leslie’s tant attempt to me her.
Ste frowned, her gaze fixed on the shop assistant.
“I need some time to uncover the truth.
”
Her voice was indifferent yetmanding.
The shop assistant acknowledged with a nod and stepped back.
Ste’s gaze then turned icy as she faced Leslie.
“You im I broke the bracelet by touching you.
Did I use my left or right hand?”
Her tone was frosty.
Leslie seemed puzzled by Ste’s question, yet she feltpelled to answer.
She fabricated, “Your right hand.
”
“Right hand-” Ste raised her eyebrows and chuckled, then pressed on, “And when did this touch ur?”
Leslie, taken aback, scoffed, “Are you joking? How could I possibly remember the exact time? Are these questions just a way for you to buy time?”
Miley, also confused by Ste’s line of questioning but trusting her intentions, couldn’t stand to see Leslie’s smug expression.
She whispered urgently to Ste, “There’s no need to y her game.
We can handle this more directly.
”
“Don’t worry,” Ste reassured Miley with aforting pat and a smile.
Turning her attention back to Leslie, Ste’s voice softened.
“You may not recall, Leslie, but I do.
It was around ten-eighteen this morning.
I remember because I parked my car at ten-ten.Original content from N?velDrama.Org.
And it’s parked right outside.
So, what the store’s camera missed, my car’s dash cam would have captured.
”
Leslie’s face drained of color, words failing her.
Ste continued firmly, “I’m willing to give you another chance, for your father’s sake.
Confess now, or we involve the police.
But remember—””
Ste’s smile was soft, her voice gentle, yet her eyes held a glint of cold sharpness.